Shrimp tacos are exceptional! Great service! They had taken a long time with waiting on my table of 2 during lunch because of an unexpected large group that came in. They provided free dessert for the wait. I normally don't have slow service here so it was nice they offered this.
(5)
John S.
Restaurant is located in the Doubletree hotel. I had calamari and a wedge salad. The calamari had a great flavor and was a decent sized portion. Not your traditional calamari with a red sauce, but very good. The wedge salad was good, but on the small side. Overall a good meal.
(4)
Bob L.
Had dinner here with colleagues - it was decent, but not great. Steak was over cooked for medium, but edible. Service was average. A bit pricey for the quality. I must say that the presentation of the food was artful!
(3)
Matthew U.
This review is for the bar experience, and what an experience it was. I understand that this is in an area that is more college than not (especially since a dorm is within walking distance) and that it is attached to a hotel. But the standards should have been a little bit higher, especially since the bar manager was in the establishment the whole time I was there. Came here after attending a wedding just to continue on the buzz I already had going. Heck, I was staying within the hotel itself so I had no worries about transportation and when I was done could just go up to my room. It's a nice space inside and you can tell they put detail into the decoration. The bar itself is quite big, stretching for quite a distance and more than enough seating around it for a large group of friends that want just mingle. The bar manager was out and about greeting patrons. Stopping by every table and stool and having a good time. However, when some patrons got rowdy, he barely did anything about it (more on that later). Drink prices were the norm for any bar in Allegheny County and decent tasting as well. Now, back to the rowdy crowd. As I stated prior, this is kind of a gathering spot for some local college students. The old Holiday Inn that is now a dorm for Robert Morris is right across the parking lot. Other wedding guests and myself were having a good time and the somewhat entitled college kids decided we were having too good of a time. In fact, at one point a few of them attempted to pick a fight with some of the wedding guests. What did the bar manager do, nothing. He watched. After that little fiasco, I decided to finish my drink and retire for the night. Doubt I would ever come back her for drinks, might stop back to check out the menu for either lunch or dinner.
(3)
Patrick B.
Had cup of shrimp and chorizo chowder by recommendation of the person next to me. It is more of a potato soup with chorizo in it. Shrimp was scarce and canned. It was good but did not meet the outstanding recommendation of the person next to me . Ordered the pub burger which was awesome. Fries extra hot and coleslaw was great . Pickle crisp and chilled. Best burger I have had in a long time. Balsamic glaze on the burger was the trick!!!
(5)
Geo L.
Good menu and lots of choices. Can be pricey but they have many lunch options. I always enjoy their soups.
(4)
Greg T.
Ordered the shrimp and chorizo chowder. I had to add both salt and pepper which is quite unusual for me. I could not taste the chroizo and thought it needed more flavor. The texture was good and the vegtables were not overcoked but it lacked any real taste. I also had the chipotle shrimp tacos. They were larger than expected which was good but the shrimp seemed to be Sysco-style premade crunch-turd shrimp lumps and not whole shrimp, which, for $14, you should not be serving me. It was accompanied by a side of tortilla chips and salsa which were obviously prepackaged and bland. How hard is it to make some pico de gallo or homemade salsa? The only reasons you are not getting two stars is the waitress was very pleasent and deserves to be working at an establishment where they actually care about the ingredients and are not relying on premade staples.
(3)
Aaron T.
Attached to the Doubletree by Hilton. This is a really good place to get some really good food. Not a big place, not a big menu. I think that's the advantage, not TOO many choices......focus on really good dishes !!!! Past, Fish, Seafood and Steaks. Only 2-3 selections per category, but all are top notch. We had a Filet, NY Strip, Salmon and Chicken Breast. All we're prepared perfectly. Service was prompt, courteous and attentive. Not overly attentive, but just right. Waiter also knew the menu.......such a plus. Wine list is same as the menu, not overbearing with a bunch of $000's bottles. Names you know at prices you'll like. I've been here twice, once in Fall and once in Spring. My food was great both times. T-Rex
(4)
Lloyd W.
Had a mid- week lunch at the place at the suggestion of a couple of locals who advised this was among the first to be part of a growing "chain" of Jackson's restaurants. Based on my experience, this could be the shortest-lived "chain" in history as the creation and delivery of the food falls well short of the concept and elaborate menu descriptions. I ordered the Cuban/grilled sandwich which goes down as the absolute worst I've ever had. The meat was approaching 1/4 inch thick, was very chewy and, as I found out after a couple of bites, had a strange smell (just to be certain it wasn't my faulty "schnozz" I asked a friend to confirm...which she did with a loud "yuk"). It's always been my understanding and experience that pickles were "inside" the sandwich. Not here. Instead, I received a pickle spear as a garnish. My friend's steak would probably have been fine on its own but had been drowned in a mundane sauce he thought may have been A-1. Overall a lame presentation delivered hurridly by a panicked waitress. I may try the place again when visiting the city in November as my experience seems to be out of step with the feelings of other Yelpers and friends. Until then, I'm definitely not a fan.
(2)
Krissy M.
Food is ok, service is ok, definitely could have eaten better elsewhere and for a cheaper price compared to here.
(3)
Tyler W.
I sat down at the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender. I ordered the rotisserie chicken which comes with a side of jasmine rice and root vegetables. The bartender came up after a few minutes with a cup of soup. She explained that my chicken was taking a bit longer than expected and with a sincere apology offered the shrimp and corn chowder. A side of naan with olive tapenade was also presented. It was delicious and appreciated. The chicken came out shortly after and was also excellent. The service was about on par with a typical bar inside a restaurant, but was a touch slow. Other than that, an excellent experience!
(4)
Daniel C.
Was here with a rather large group in a private room in the back. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, including the pizza, mushrooms and scallops. I had the first two, neither of which were great. I had the mahi- mahi special which was just OK. The service was fine, although overall, things proceeded rather slowly. It's rather expensive, and none of the food rated more than a "meh".
(3)
Brian M.
Jackson's is a great find! They have a power lunch special during the week for around eight dollars. Included in this is a big sandwich, a side dish, and a drink! Great price, great product, and a great value!
(5)
Angela V.
I am not sure where the negative review came from. I just had an excellent NY Strip dinner with cheddar bacon grits and broccolini. It was very good. Contrary to a prior review, there was no pizza on the menu. Yes, there is a TV on the inside end of the booth. However, you are free to adjust the volume, change the station, or just shut it off. I was traveling and dining alone so I actually liked it. I got caught up on the days events while I waited. My steak was ready very quickly. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing. Give it a try. I think most people will really like the place.
(4)
Michael A.
Food and service were wonderful. Not very busy for a Saturday night. We would go again!!
(5)
Russ D.
A regular in my rotation. I generally always go with the tasting menu. The only bad things I can really say is that the menu changes periodically and I run into situations where something I really enjoyed is no longer available. Any pizza appetizer has been great - thinner crust than most places which I prefer. Honey laquered rotisserie chicken is also good. Hard ot screw up a wedge salad. Nice atmosphere. I always eat at the bar and the service there has always been great - great view of the oven for the pizza there as well.
(4)
Dan O.
I ate here twice, choosing it simply because I was at the hotel next door and didn't want to climb into the car again. That was a mistake, twice over. Does whoever "cooks" (a precarious term here) the food actually taste it? I have difficulty imagining that's the case. One example: I had pizza which, while it did offer fairly tasty if undercooked crust, both times failed for the supposed "smoked mozzarella" that was not only lacking any "smoked" flavor, but greatly insulted any cheese-maker who makes actual mozzarella (as far as I could determine, the bland drippy mess consisted of powdered reconstituted cheese leavened with corn starch). Besides not offering anything that might be described as flavor, the second time around the soggy wreck featured what could not be anything but sour vinegary rings of bottled Vlasic peppers from the local supermarket. Any local pizzeria does better, The 'soup' didn't seem to be made of the fresh ingredients reflecting "the season" as the menu claims but simply made with canned this and that. Both times the over thickened mess had a murky taste and texture with zero taste. Further irksome is that the waiters have been coached to stand in front of you and demand during each course whether or not you liked what was in front of you, even if you have your face intently scanning a newspaper or are immersed in conversation. Well no, thanks, if I want to comment on the meal I'll seek you out during a break Mr Waiter, but please don't get in my face like an over anxious puppy when I'm obviously busy. Both times the various creme brulee inflicted upon me were lukewarm to cold, making a lie of the napkin under the dish cleverly placed to suggest it was just whisked out of the hands of a dedicated chef and not the refrigerator... An added treat for those self-flagellating types is that the cozy booths in the bar area, where you might imagine someone taking a date or a business companion, each feature that bane of civilized eating and drinking--a TV set, placed on one end of the table no less. That's right, "Jackson" (I'm sure no such Jackson exists or he'd never own up to this perverse affair) or Hilton or whoever is to blame garners a little extra cash by agreeing to stick a 20-inch screen at eye-level to "entertain" the captive audience. The TVs seem to be set to CNBC or some business channel that on the one occasion I mistakenly took a booth featured none other than The Donald berating hapless individuals in some hell of The Apprentice or whatever waste of time The Comb-over is flogging. Thankfully the sound is turned off, which of course makes it even more of a farce. Try to imagine someone on a date or at the end of an exhausting day of business wheeling and dealing having to endure this bright flickering annoyance while still paying a goodly amount for the privilege. Don't even ask me about how dim the rest of the booth is kept--I had to use a key-chain flashlight to read the menu, which came in handy when I wanted to see if some interloper had climbed into the other side of the table, You must get the idea by now--very over-priced for shockingly poor food which is badly prepared and presented. As a former Pittsburgher now living in New York, I'm sorry for anyone who comes through the door expecting to find a spot that's not a fast food chain. Turning out even middling meals isn't that difficult; I've had very good meals for half the price in Gotham, but the cook has been conscious. For the tab charged, this is just embarrassing for food and presentation in 2010.
(1)
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Tara M.
Shrimp tacos are exceptional! Great service! They had taken a long time with waiting on my table of 2 during lunch because of an unexpected large group that came in. They provided free dessert for the wait. I normally don't have slow service here so it was nice they offered this.
(5)John S.
Restaurant is located in the Doubletree hotel. I had calamari and a wedge salad. The calamari had a great flavor and was a decent sized portion. Not your traditional calamari with a red sauce, but very good. The wedge salad was good, but on the small side. Overall a good meal.
(4)Bob L.
Had dinner here with colleagues - it was decent, but not great. Steak was over cooked for medium, but edible. Service was average. A bit pricey for the quality. I must say that the presentation of the food was artful!
(3)Matthew U.
This review is for the bar experience, and what an experience it was. I understand that this is in an area that is more college than not (especially since a dorm is within walking distance) and that it is attached to a hotel. But the standards should have been a little bit higher, especially since the bar manager was in the establishment the whole time I was there. Came here after attending a wedding just to continue on the buzz I already had going. Heck, I was staying within the hotel itself so I had no worries about transportation and when I was done could just go up to my room. It's a nice space inside and you can tell they put detail into the decoration. The bar itself is quite big, stretching for quite a distance and more than enough seating around it for a large group of friends that want just mingle. The bar manager was out and about greeting patrons. Stopping by every table and stool and having a good time. However, when some patrons got rowdy, he barely did anything about it (more on that later). Drink prices were the norm for any bar in Allegheny County and decent tasting as well. Now, back to the rowdy crowd. As I stated prior, this is kind of a gathering spot for some local college students. The old Holiday Inn that is now a dorm for Robert Morris is right across the parking lot. Other wedding guests and myself were having a good time and the somewhat entitled college kids decided we were having too good of a time. In fact, at one point a few of them attempted to pick a fight with some of the wedding guests. What did the bar manager do, nothing. He watched. After that little fiasco, I decided to finish my drink and retire for the night. Doubt I would ever come back her for drinks, might stop back to check out the menu for either lunch or dinner.
(3)Patrick B.
Had cup of shrimp and chorizo chowder by recommendation of the person next to me. It is more of a potato soup with chorizo in it. Shrimp was scarce and canned. It was good but did not meet the outstanding recommendation of the person next to me . Ordered the pub burger which was awesome. Fries extra hot and coleslaw was great . Pickle crisp and chilled. Best burger I have had in a long time. Balsamic glaze on the burger was the trick!!!
(5)Geo L.
Good menu and lots of choices. Can be pricey but they have many lunch options. I always enjoy their soups.
(4)Greg T.
Ordered the shrimp and chorizo chowder. I had to add both salt and pepper which is quite unusual for me. I could not taste the chroizo and thought it needed more flavor. The texture was good and the vegtables were not overcoked but it lacked any real taste. I also had the chipotle shrimp tacos. They were larger than expected which was good but the shrimp seemed to be Sysco-style premade crunch-turd shrimp lumps and not whole shrimp, which, for $14, you should not be serving me. It was accompanied by a side of tortilla chips and salsa which were obviously prepackaged and bland. How hard is it to make some pico de gallo or homemade salsa? The only reasons you are not getting two stars is the waitress was very pleasent and deserves to be working at an establishment where they actually care about the ingredients and are not relying on premade staples.
(3)Aaron T.
Attached to the Doubletree by Hilton. This is a really good place to get some really good food. Not a big place, not a big menu. I think that's the advantage, not TOO many choices......focus on really good dishes !!!! Past, Fish, Seafood and Steaks. Only 2-3 selections per category, but all are top notch. We had a Filet, NY Strip, Salmon and Chicken Breast. All we're prepared perfectly. Service was prompt, courteous and attentive. Not overly attentive, but just right. Waiter also knew the menu.......such a plus. Wine list is same as the menu, not overbearing with a bunch of $000's bottles. Names you know at prices you'll like. I've been here twice, once in Fall and once in Spring. My food was great both times. T-Rex
(4)Lloyd W.
Had a mid- week lunch at the place at the suggestion of a couple of locals who advised this was among the first to be part of a growing "chain" of Jackson's restaurants. Based on my experience, this could be the shortest-lived "chain" in history as the creation and delivery of the food falls well short of the concept and elaborate menu descriptions. I ordered the Cuban/grilled sandwich which goes down as the absolute worst I've ever had. The meat was approaching 1/4 inch thick, was very chewy and, as I found out after a couple of bites, had a strange smell (just to be certain it wasn't my faulty "schnozz" I asked a friend to confirm...which she did with a loud "yuk"). It's always been my understanding and experience that pickles were "inside" the sandwich. Not here. Instead, I received a pickle spear as a garnish. My friend's steak would probably have been fine on its own but had been drowned in a mundane sauce he thought may have been A-1. Overall a lame presentation delivered hurridly by a panicked waitress. I may try the place again when visiting the city in November as my experience seems to be out of step with the feelings of other Yelpers and friends. Until then, I'm definitely not a fan.
(2)Krissy M.
Food is ok, service is ok, definitely could have eaten better elsewhere and for a cheaper price compared to here.
(3)Tyler W.
I sat down at the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender. I ordered the rotisserie chicken which comes with a side of jasmine rice and root vegetables. The bartender came up after a few minutes with a cup of soup. She explained that my chicken was taking a bit longer than expected and with a sincere apology offered the shrimp and corn chowder. A side of naan with olive tapenade was also presented. It was delicious and appreciated. The chicken came out shortly after and was also excellent. The service was about on par with a typical bar inside a restaurant, but was a touch slow. Other than that, an excellent experience!
(4)Daniel C.
Was here with a rather large group in a private room in the back. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, including the pizza, mushrooms and scallops. I had the first two, neither of which were great. I had the mahi- mahi special which was just OK. The service was fine, although overall, things proceeded rather slowly. It's rather expensive, and none of the food rated more than a "meh".
(3)Brian M.
Jackson's is a great find! They have a power lunch special during the week for around eight dollars. Included in this is a big sandwich, a side dish, and a drink! Great price, great product, and a great value!
(5)Angela V.
I am not sure where the negative review came from. I just had an excellent NY Strip dinner with cheddar bacon grits and broccolini. It was very good. Contrary to a prior review, there was no pizza on the menu. Yes, there is a TV on the inside end of the booth. However, you are free to adjust the volume, change the station, or just shut it off. I was traveling and dining alone so I actually liked it. I got caught up on the days events while I waited. My steak was ready very quickly. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing. Give it a try. I think most people will really like the place.
(4)Michael A.
Food and service were wonderful. Not very busy for a Saturday night. We would go again!!
(5)Russ D.
A regular in my rotation. I generally always go with the tasting menu. The only bad things I can really say is that the menu changes periodically and I run into situations where something I really enjoyed is no longer available. Any pizza appetizer has been great - thinner crust than most places which I prefer. Honey laquered rotisserie chicken is also good. Hard ot screw up a wedge salad. Nice atmosphere. I always eat at the bar and the service there has always been great - great view of the oven for the pizza there as well.
(4)Dan O.
I ate here twice, choosing it simply because I was at the hotel next door and didn't want to climb into the car again. That was a mistake, twice over. Does whoever "cooks" (a precarious term here) the food actually taste it? I have difficulty imagining that's the case. One example: I had pizza which, while it did offer fairly tasty if undercooked crust, both times failed for the supposed "smoked mozzarella" that was not only lacking any "smoked" flavor, but greatly insulted any cheese-maker who makes actual mozzarella (as far as I could determine, the bland drippy mess consisted of powdered reconstituted cheese leavened with corn starch). Besides not offering anything that might be described as flavor, the second time around the soggy wreck featured what could not be anything but sour vinegary rings of bottled Vlasic peppers from the local supermarket. Any local pizzeria does better, The 'soup' didn't seem to be made of the fresh ingredients reflecting "the season" as the menu claims but simply made with canned this and that. Both times the over thickened mess had a murky taste and texture with zero taste. Further irksome is that the waiters have been coached to stand in front of you and demand during each course whether or not you liked what was in front of you, even if you have your face intently scanning a newspaper or are immersed in conversation. Well no, thanks, if I want to comment on the meal I'll seek you out during a break Mr Waiter, but please don't get in my face like an over anxious puppy when I'm obviously busy. Both times the various creme brulee inflicted upon me were lukewarm to cold, making a lie of the napkin under the dish cleverly placed to suggest it was just whisked out of the hands of a dedicated chef and not the refrigerator... An added treat for those self-flagellating types is that the cozy booths in the bar area, where you might imagine someone taking a date or a business companion, each feature that bane of civilized eating and drinking--a TV set, placed on one end of the table no less. That's right, "Jackson" (I'm sure no such Jackson exists or he'd never own up to this perverse affair) or Hilton or whoever is to blame garners a little extra cash by agreeing to stick a 20-inch screen at eye-level to "entertain" the captive audience. The TVs seem to be set to CNBC or some business channel that on the one occasion I mistakenly took a booth featured none other than The Donald berating hapless individuals in some hell of The Apprentice or whatever waste of time The Comb-over is flogging. Thankfully the sound is turned off, which of course makes it even more of a farce. Try to imagine someone on a date or at the end of an exhausting day of business wheeling and dealing having to endure this bright flickering annoyance while still paying a goodly amount for the privilege. Don't even ask me about how dim the rest of the booth is kept--I had to use a key-chain flashlight to read the menu, which came in handy when I wanted to see if some interloper had climbed into the other side of the table, You must get the idea by now--very over-priced for shockingly poor food which is badly prepared and presented. As a former Pittsburgher now living in New York, I'm sorry for anyone who comes through the door expecting to find a spot that's not a fast food chain. Turning out even middling meals isn't that difficult; I've had very good meals for half the price in Gotham, but the cook has been conscious. For the tab charged, this is just embarrassing for food and presentation in 2010.
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